MMA Preview – Bryan Barberena vs Randy Brown at UFC Fight Night 154
THE FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 154? Saturday 22nd June, 2019 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 154? Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina
What channel is UFC Fight Night 154 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 154? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, you can watch the fight live if you subscribe to ESPN+ now by clicking here!
Are tickets still available for UFC Fight Night 154? http://uk.ufc.com/event-ticket-info?utm_source=ufc&utm_medium=tab&utm_campaign=tickets
THE STATISTICS
THE LOWDOWN
Bryan Barberena and Randy Brown have been struggling to string some wins together in the UFC but it is a sign of how stacked and competitive the welterweight division is. Both fighters are looking to bounce back from a loss but that won’t stop them from putting on a show.
Barberena is coming off a brutal battle with Vicente Luque where his chin finally gave way in the last round to suffer the first knockout loss of his career. Brown is also coming off a brutal knockout and bizarre finish. He was tied up on top of Niko Price but left his jaw exposed to explosive hammer fists to render him unconscious.
THE PREDICTION
Brown is a big welterweight but he will have to use his reach advantage intelligently. He has a significant five-and-a-half arm reach and six-and-a-half inch leg reach advantage and will have to control the distance with jabs and kicks.
Although Barberena was finished in his last fight, he is one of the most durable fighters in the division and Brown cannot rely on finding a knockout so will need to pace himself. If Brown can implement a strategy he will have a great chance but Barberena’s experience will be crucial. Although he takes a lot of damage, he dishes it out and does not need many significant strikes to find the knockout.
Winner: Barberena via KO/TKO
Striking and grappling stats sourced via FightMetric.
